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Fermi Family History

Fermi Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fermin, Ferm, Ferri, Fei, Ferry, Nurmi, Farm, Neri, Ferch, Cervi

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Where is the Fermi family from?

You can see how Fermi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fermi family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fermi families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Fermi families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Fermi's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Fermi families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fermi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Fermi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fermi census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 90 immigration records available for the last name Fermi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Fermi. For the veterans among your Fermi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fermi lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1997, in the United States, Fermi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fermi in 1954 was 53, and 61 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fermi ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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